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�Ӱɴ�ý Among Top in U.S. for Preparing Future Teachers in the Science of Reading

Payton Suire — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 15:38:57 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – The undergraduate elementary education program at �Ӱɴ�ý has been recognized by the National Council on Teacher Quality for its rigorous preparation of future teachers in reading instruction, earning an “A” grade in NCTQ’s new report, Teacher Prep Review: Strengthening Elementary Reading Instruction. The program is among just 23% nationwide to earn an […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Partners with Louisiana Board of Regents to Host Dyslexia Symposium

Payton Suire — Tue, 23 May 2023 14:32:37 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �Ӱɴ�ý partnered with the Louisiana Board of Regents to offer a Dyslexia Symposium on April 19 at the Claiborne Conference Center in Baton Rouge. Jason Talbot, �Ӱɴ�ý director and coordinator of assessments and research for the Dyslexia Center, along with Kayla Reggio, director of Dyslexia Resource Center and academic consultant of Louisiana […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý & Max Charter School Renew Five-Year Partnership

Payton Suire — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 15:50:20 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. — The Maxine Giardina Charter School and �Ӱɴ�ý have renewed their five-year affiliation to provide engagement and support through the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences and Louisiana Center for Dyslexia and Related Learning Disorders. “For years, the affiliation between MAX Charter and �Ӱɴ�ý has provided incredible opportunities for our teacher […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Partners with Smart Start Ascension Early Childhood Learning Academy

Jerad David — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 22:17:19 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. — �Ӱɴ�ý is partnering with Ascension Parish Government to provide a team of specialists to establish the Smart Start Ascension Early Childhood Learning Academy , a Type III early learning center in Donaldsonville. Program development and a continued operational framework will be in collaboration with Ascension Parish Government and members of the �Ӱɴ�ý’ […]

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ISTE Awards �Ӱɴ�ý Professor for Excellence in Teacher Education

Jacob Batte — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 21:30:00 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. — The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) has recognized Dr. Cynthia Vavasseur for her achievements in educational technology. The nonprofit honored the professor of teacher education with the 2021 ISTE Teacher Education Network Award for Excellence in Teacher Education. Every year, ISTE recognizes educators who make a difference in education. The […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý to Provide STEM Assessment Training to Local Teachers with Brown Foundation Grant

Jacob Batte — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. — Three �Ӱɴ�ý professors will provide professional development to local K-12 STEM teachers, thanks to a new grant. The $19,900 grant from the Brown Foundation will fund training for 20 elementary school teachers from the Tri-Parish area. Teacher education assistant professors Drs. Aimee Hollander and Ke Wang wrote the grant. Dr. […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Professor receives $70,000 to Bring 3D Models to Science Classrooms

Jacob Batte — Wed, 05 May 2021 17:30:00 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. — The Louisiana Board of Regents has awarded a �Ӱɴ�ý professor more than $69,000 to enhance molecular education in the Bayou Region. The Board awarded Dr. Aimee Hollander, assistant professor of teacher education, $69,056 for the project. Dr. Hollander also serves as the program director for science secondary education and the […]

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Board of Regents Grant to Promote Diversity, Quality Assurance Training

Jacob Batte — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 21:30:00 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. — �Ӱɴ�ý will advance and enhance teacher training thanks to a grant from the Louisiana Board of Regents. Dr. Leah Peterson, assistant professor of teacher education, received $30,000 to use for quality assurance and diversity initiatives in the Department of Teacher Education. The grant money will hire consultants to guide training […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Named Third Provider for Leading Educational Technology Certification

Jacob Batte — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. — The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) has officially certified �Ӱɴ�ý as the third higher education institution to provide the ISTE Certification for Educators. “The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the need for educational technology leaders to the forefront of education at all levels,” said Dr. Cynthia Vavasseur, professor of […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý to Offer Internationally Recognized Educational Technology Certification

Jacob Batte — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. — �Ӱɴ�ý has partnered with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) in an effort to become only the third university in the world to provide the ISTE Certification for Educators. ISTE is a nonprofit organization that works with the global education community to accelerate the use of technology to […]

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